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UPDATE regarding COVID-19 testing

May 14, 2020 Newsletter

Just a reminder:

Catawba County Public Health is offering COVID-19 testing on May 15 for individuals who do not have ready access elsewhere. The testing is intended for individuals who are not covered by insurance or who could otherwise not afford testing. It is being offered through a partnership between Catawba County Public Health and Kintegra Health and is part of our overall communitywide strategy. Please feel free to share the following information about testing with your clients.

Free testing is provided by appointment to adults and children who do not have insurance coverage or who cannot afford testing. It is provided only to people who are currently exhibiting symptoms.

Symptoms include:

  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell

 

When: May 15, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Back parking lot at Catawba County Public Health, 3070 11th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Appointments: Call (828) 465-9595

Anyone experiencing severe symptoms should go to the Emergency Department. Anyone experiencing life-threatening symptoms should call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the free testing?

Anyone who does not have ready access to testing elsewhere. This testing is for individuals who are not covered by insurance or who could otherwise not afford testing.

 

Can I get tested if I don’t have symptoms?

Not at this time.

Can my whole family be tested?

Yes, as long as they are symptomatic.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell

Anyone experiencing severe symptoms should go to the Emergency Department. Anyone experiencing life-threatening symptoms should call 911 immediately.

What is Kintegra Health?

Kintegra Health is a longstanding partner with Public Health. They were formerly known as Gaston Family Health Services and they operate as a Federally Qualified Health Center, meaning they will see people without regard to the ability to pay.

Information in Spanish

Salud Pública del Condado de Catawba estará ofreciendo pruebas de COVID-19 el 15 de Mayo para las personas que no tienen acceso a otros lugares. La prueba está destinada para personas que no están cubiertas por el seguro médico o que de lo contrario no puedan pagar la prueba. Se ofrece a través de una asociación entre Salud Publica del Condado de Catawba y Kintegra Health y es parte de nuestra estrategia general para toda la comunidad. No dude en compartir la siguiente información sobre las pruebas con sus clientes.

Las pruebas gratuitas se proporcionan por citas para adultos y niños que no tienen cobertura de seguro médico o que no pueden pagar las pruebas. Solo se proporcionaran a personas que actualmente presenten síntomas.

Los síntomas incluyen:

  • Tos
  • Dificultad para respirar o falta de aire
  • Fiebre
  • Escalofríos
  • Temblores con escalofríos
  • Dolor muscular
  • Dolor de cabeza
  • Dolor de garganta
  • Pérdida reciente de sabor u olfato

Cuándo: El día 15 de Mayo del 2020, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m.

Dónde: Estacionamiento trasero de Salud Pública del Condado de Catawba County, 3070 11th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Citas: Llame al (828) 465-9595

Cualquier persona que esté experimentando síntomas graves debe ir al Departamento de Emergencias. Cualquier persona que esté experimentando síntomas que amenazan la vida deben llamar al 911 inmediatamente.

Preguntas Frecuentes

¿Quién es elegible para la prueba gratuita?

Cualquier persona que no tenga acceso a pruebas en otro lugar. Esta prueba es para individuos que no tengan cobertura de seguro médico o que de lo contrario no puedan pagar la prueba.

¿Puedo hacerme la prueba si no tengo síntomas?

En este momento No

¿Se puede evaluar a toda mi familia?

Sí, siempre y cuando tengan síntomas.

¿Cuáles son los síntomas de COVID-19?

  • Tos
  • Dificultad para respirar o falta de aire
  • Fiebre
  • Escalofríos
  • Temblores con escalofríos
  • Dolor muscular
  • Dolor de cabeza
  • Dolor de garganta
  • Pérdida reciente de sabor u olfato

Cualquier persona que esté experimentando síntomas graves debe ir al Departamento de Emergencias. Cualquier persona que esté experimentando síntomas que amenazan la vida deben llamar al 911 inmediatamente.

¿Qué es Kintegra Health?

Kintegra Health es un socio de Salud Pública de hace mucho tiempo. Anteriormente se le conocía como Gaston Family Health Services y operan como un Centro de Salud Calificado Federalmente, lo que significa que verán a las personas sin importar su habilidad de pago.

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